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1 NDTMA 2015 Annual Conference The American Society for nondestructive testing NDT Personnel Qualification and Certification Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015 NDTMA 2015 Annual Conference Overview Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A ASNT Level III Certification ASNT Level II Certification ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP) Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015 NDTMA 2015 Annual Conference SNT-TC-1A Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A Personnel Qualification and Certification in NDT The first document widely used for the Qualification and Certification of NDT Personnel . Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015 NDTMA 2015 Annual Conference History of SNT-TC-1A 1961: The Society, through its Technical Council, assigned a task group to study the feasibility of preparing such a document.

2 The Task Group endeavored to prepare a recommended practice containing the consensus of expert opinion for training and Qualification of NDT Personnel : Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015 NDTMA 2015 Annual Conference Contents of SNT-TC-1A Scope and definitions for employer-based programs Explains the various levels of Personnel Qualification Provides recommended training and experience times Recommends General, Specific & Practical Examinations Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015 NDTMA 2015 Annual Conference ASNT Position on the Use of SNT-TC-1A ..SNT-TC-1A is published to serve as a guideline to employers in establishing their own written practice for the Qualification and Certification of NDT Personnel .

3 It is not intended to be a strict specification. The intent is to provide guidelines for proficiency levels required for Personnel involved in nondestructive Materials Evaluation, July 1980 Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015 NDTMA 2015 Annual Conference ASNT Level III Certification In 1977, the Society offered NDT Level III examinations for the first time. Examinations administered by ASNT in eleven different NDT methods are now offered throughout the United States and other countries. Over 5,000 individuals hold ASNT NDT Level III certificates in nearly 14,000 test methods. Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015 NDTMA 2015 Annual Conference What is an ASNT Level III?

4 An ASNT NDT Level III is an individual who has passed the ASNT Level III Basic & Method Examinations. Employers can accept the ASNT certificate as proof of having passed those examinations and, provided all other Certification requirements have been met, can certify that person as an NDT Level III. Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015 NDTMA 2015 Annual Conference Level III Eligibility Criteria Must meet one of the following three sets of requirements: Degree in engineering, physics, or science from a four year curriculum plus one year experience in NDT comparable to that of a Level II in the applicable test method or; Completion of two years of engineering or science study at a university, college, or technical school with passing grades plus two years NDT experience comparable to that of a Level II in the applicable test method or: Possession of four years of experience in an assignment at least comparable to that of an NDT Level II inspector in the applicable test method(s).

5 Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015 NDTMA 2015 Annual Conference Level III Examinations The NDT Basic Examination covers the administration of Level III, SNT-TC-1A and CP-189 Certification programs; Materials, fabrication and product technology (general knowledge), General principles and applications of commonly used NDT methods. Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015 NDTMA 2015 Annual Conference Level III Examinations Each Method Examination addresses the method fundamentals and principles, the establishment of method techniques, and the interpretation of codes, standards, and specifications relating to that specific NDT test method. Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015 NDTMA 2015 Annual Conference Level III Recertification ASNT NDT Level III Certification must be renewed at 5-year intervals.

6 Renewal is done by re-examination or by earning and documenting 25 renewal points. Point categories and values are shown on the ASNT Level III Renewal Application, which is online. Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015 NDTMA 2015 Annual Conference NDT Level II Certification Available for MT, PT, RT, UT & VT Provides standardized General & Specific written examinations* Employer administers Practical exams and completes Certification requirements Is a transportable Certification *Same exams are used for ACCP Level II Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015 NDTMA 2015 Annual Conference NDT Level II Recertification Must affirm continued active employment for at least 36 months during the current 5-year Certification period Must affirm having spent at least 12 of the past 24 months in Level II functions Must document continued NDT involvement during the current 5-year Certification period by submitting a minimum of 12 points in activities shown in Table 1 of the ASNT Recertification document Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015 NDTMA 2015 Annual Conference ASNT Central Certification Program What is ACCP?

7 ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP) is a third-party central Certification program. Created to meet the needs of Industry where 3rd party Certification is required. Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015 NDTMA 2015 Annual Conference Developed by ASNT to: Meet industry needs Establish standard levels of competency Provide independent third party Personnel Certification Meet or exceed international requirements (ISO-9712) Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015 NDTMA 2015 Annual Conference ACCP Key Elements Performance based Certification program designed to improve NDT reliability Contains written & hands-on performance demonstration examinations Provides consistency in testing performance requirements Psychometric principles applied to assure integrity & professional recognition Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015 NDTMA 2015 Annual Conference ACCP Key Elements General/Method Exams Specific Exams Technique Specific Practical Exams (includes preparation of instruction) Can include industry sector exams like API, owner/user, etc.

8 Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015 NDTMA 2015 Annual Conference ACCP Key Elements Magnetic Particle testing - Practical's Yoke Bench Liquid Penetrant testing - Practical's Water Washable Post-Emulsifiable Solvent Removable Visual testing - Practical's Direct Indirect Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015 NDTMA 2015 Annual Conference Radiographic testing Gamma (RAM) w/film interpretation X-ray w/film interpretation Combo (Gamma & X-ray) w/film interpretation Ultrasonic testing Straight & Angle Beam (welds) Straight & Angle Beam (castings & Forgings) Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015 NDTMA 2015 Annual Conference ACCP Key Elements General Industry (GI) Intended for Personnel working to multiple industry codes, standards & specification for general construction needs Pressure Equipment (PE) Intended to address the needs of the Power Generation and Oil & Gas industries Designed for those working to ANSI/ASME B&PV Code, & Codes Etc.

9 Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015 NDTMA 2015 Annual Conference ACCP Key Elements Authorized Examination Centers (AECs) In key locations throughout the world Web-based written examinations at AECs Other Venues under development Future Test Center Options under review with high priority to meet industry, owner/user, service providers, etc. needs. Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015 NDTMA 2015 Annual Conference Accreditation of Exam Centers AEC s must meet Quality Systems and are audited. Selection is based on the regional market need and the qualifications of the applying organization. In addition to AEC s examinations can be performed at locations under authorizations as SES s (special exam session) Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015 NDTMA 2015 Annual Conference Moving Forward ACCP has yet to be embraced no regulatory mandate employer based remains the most cost effective approach.

10 Multiple Certification schemes rarely benefit industry Limited workforce lack of consistency between trained/qualified technicians. Industry will have to be the driving force but consistent and standardized testing is a MUST. Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015 NDTMA 2015 Annual Conference Moving Forward ASNT is a volunteer managed organization! Motivated board, volunteers and leaders to be solution for standardized Certification and world acceptance. Well funded high capability to get samples and programs in place to service industry & members. Current AWS reciprocal agreement Current RESNET MOU in place Looking for ways work together with others Partner with API (QUTE QUSE QUPA) , ASME, ANDE ?